noun

grouper

grouper

The diver saw a large grouper.

The diver saw a large grouper.

Grouper is a popular fish to eat.

Grouper is a popular fish to eat.

a type of fish The grouper is a large fish found in warm seas.

Synonyms: sea bass (type of)

From Portuguese 'garoupa'. The name is possibly related to the way these fish tend to 'group' together.

Imagine this fish likes to hang out in 'groups', which is why it's called a 'grouper'.

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